James David Cairns III

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James David Cairns III

also known as Cairns Law Offices

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 30 years

Uncontested divorce Lawyer at Erie, PA
Practice Areas: Uncontested Divorce, Divorce & Separation

3433 West Lake Road, Erie, PA

About James

Biography

PA Divorces. File online now with The Divorce Wizard in 5 minutes. No Travel. ALL costs included.

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PA Divorces. File online now with The Divorce Wizard in 5 minutes. No Travel. ALL costs included.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Uncontested Divorce 70%

70%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Simple, uncontested PA divorce

30%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 23 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 30 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1995

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Cairns Law Offices

3433 West Lake Road, Erie, PA, 16506

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Cairns Law Offices

3945 Forbes Avenue, Suite 185, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213

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Cairns Law Offices

744 South Street, Suite 33, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

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James David Cairns III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1503 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 37 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Tamera | October 01, 2018

A+ Divorce Lawyer!!

My ex-husband and I separated but remained legally married because divorce seemed like such a hassle. We both wanted it but neither of us knew where to turn or what steps to take. I found the Cairns Law Firm online. I was a little unsure but decided to contact them anyway and I am so glad I did. T...hey made the process so easy. The instructions were clear and simple to follow. There was no pressure. I was able to make payments. The timeline was right on. Who would've thought such an unpleasant situation could be so pleasant?!

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Glad to know that we didn't pressure your decision and our process helped you get your divorce.

Posted by Tracy | October 01, 2018

Great Experience!

Working with the Cairns Law Offices has been great, I had no idea what to expect or how this whole process worked. But David was really terrific. I always got immediate responses to my questions and emails through out the proceedings. I was slightly sceptical about filing for Divorce over the inte...rnet, and after meeting with another attorney for a consultation who informed me this would cost me about $800 I was a littly leary. But let me assure you this attorney is on the up and up and would work with him again if the need ever arises.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Thank you Tracy for your positive feedback.

Posted by Michele | October 01, 2018

Made a seemingly difficult process easy

I hesitated going through divorce since I've heard horror stories about lawyers rooking you for every little thing, potentially costing you thousands of dollars out of pocket. Who wouldn't be scared of that? Then, one lucky Google search lawyer for Divorce Lawyers PA, I found mypadivorcelawyer.... From my first simple inquiry, they were there walking me through the process. Their fees include all court costs. A flat fee from a lawyer? How unheard of! You can even start the ball rolling for a small payment to help those of us who are now cash strapped thanks to certain circumstances. Straight forward, kind, helpful, empathetic, and HONEST are other adjectives I would use to describe Cairns practice aside from the ratings adjectives. They were even kind enough to answer my multiple questions on the same subject and not in a placating way. This is one sincere practice and I would recommend them hands down to any Pennsylvanian who needs to get a divorce especially a no fault one.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Glad to hear that our service helped you.

Posted by Satish | October 01, 2018

One of the best in business!

Mr. Cairn is an outstanding lawyer. Very corteous, very responsive, Very very quick to turn around documents. I was amazed how he takes care of business! A couple of times he sent me emails with my documents late Sundany nights or weekends. I was pleasently surprised to see his emails in the weekends.... What a hard working lawyer! Prior to contacting Mr. Cairns I did talk to a local lawyer to discuss about my divorce. I felt like I was a deer walking in to Lion's den to be mauled (financially). I did not feel comfortable so I started looking online and Mr. Cairn's name came up with good reviews. I contacted him and he was very quick to response. I can gladly say that he was as responsive on last day of the process as he was on the first day of the process and in between. You can not find this kind of service anywhere. Specially, we all know how gut wrenching process this is! He was very calming and he answered any questions I had. After a couple of emails back and forth I was very comfortable with him. I very very highly recommend his services. He is really a great lawyer. I think his prices are very reasonable. Actually, I was like will I get a good service with such a low price? But he surprised me. He made my filing process painless. I Thank you very much Mr. Cairns.

James Cairns

Replied last October 01, 2018

Thank you so much for your positive feedback.

Posted by Pittsburgh | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Actually understands what "amicable" is

Mr. Cairns was a breath of fresh air to me and my husband. My husband originally hired an attorney that ended up costing $3,000 and produced no work that fit our needs because she did not understand what amicable meant. She did not spell our names correctly, put a different client's child custody arr...angement in our agreement, and did not listen to him when he told her he wanted to provide for me and his child in certain ways. It seems as though her family law practice was geared to take advantage of men going through a divorce... the opposite of what Mr. Cairns is offering. I am so happy I found this attorney, it helped me and my child tremendously, plus was completely affordable. This man has good ethics!

James Cairns

Replied last September 28, 2018

Sorry to hear that you lost your time, money and patience. Glad to see that we got you in the right direction that you needed.

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James David Cairns III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kim Lengert

Uncontested divorce lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Other

"James has an excellent organization that enables him to efficiently and professionally care for his clients."

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Kenneth Milner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are times when a husband or wife decides that a divorce makes sense, but that litigation and bickering do not. That's the time for the person to call James. He handles uncontested divorces, and handles them efficiently."

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John Melaragno

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an honest, straightforward attorney who has built his practice around the efficient representation of those who seek a prompt and economical dissolution of their marriage."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Graduate Fellowship, Mercyhurst College

1988

Dean's List, Indiana University of PA

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Director, Providnet Wealth Management

Associations

2002 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Erie County Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Saylor v Saylor

divorce decree granted

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Education

1995

Cleveland State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Merchyhurst College

MS- Masters

1988

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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